AEDM- Face 15: Broken Hearted

I remember feeling this way when I was 15. My boyfriend Alphonzo broke up with me right before the Christmas holiday. I didn't see it coming. At the time I was totally devastated. My heart really felt like it was broken. I stay in the whole holiday break. My sister who still had a boyfriend saw Alphonzo out. I just never thought I would get over it. but I did. So if any of you young ladies feel like this. Time is a great healer. Someone else came into my life and we just recently celebrated 29 years of marriage.

AEDM - Face 14: Too Tied Up

I'm too tied up with things. I really want to post everyday. It's 11:07 pm justing getting a chance to post.

AEDM - Face 13 - I love Fall

I didn't have time for a story today. As a matter of fact I didn't have time to finish adding color because I didn't want to ruin my drawing. Instead of paint I used pencils and markers for color.

AEDM- Face 12 : I Am Determined

 Day 3 of AEDM in some ways my story of Tikezia and I shared the same goal which is determination. Despite the fact that I have limited time I am determined to post my art each day for November. Today was our immunization audit  by the Health Dept., so I went to work early and got off late. It's the end of day and I'm attempting a background in my sketchbook. I'm not so happy with the results because I'm rushing, at least I'm conquering my fear of painting directly into journal. Today's story is of a young African girl determine to survive the destruction of her village.

Finally a book worth reading

Mice by Gordon Reece. I came across this book thinking it was really about mice. I didn't read the jacket cover. I just dived in. I haven't had a good read in such a long time. The  beginning is very good a little dark, but interesting.
Shelley and her mom have been menaced long enough. Excused from high school where a trio of bullies nearly killed her, and still reeling from her parents' humiliating divorce, Shelley has retreated with her mother to the quiet of Honeysuckle Cottage in the countryside. Thinking their troubles are over, they revel in their cozy, secure life of gardening and books, hot chocolate and Brahms by the fire. But on the eve of Shelley's sixteenth birthday, an unwelcome guest disturbs their peace and something inside Shelley snaps. What happens next will shatter all their certainties-about their safety, their moral convictions, the limits of what they are willing to accept, and what they're capable of.

AEDM- Face 11: Where Did the Time Go?

The 2nd day of Aedm and another face painted in my journal. I thought I would get to do more like add something to background but having two teens changed my plans. So it is the end of the day and I'm just posting what I created. This is Marion who can't believe that time has gone so fast. She's been so busy she can't remember her 30's and 40's and now that she's in her 50's she has a little wisdom to share. Stay focus, enjoy life, and only look back to learn.

AEDM- Face 10 - Overcoming Fears

For the Art Everyday Month I am attempting to overcome my fear of painting directly into my sketchbook. This may seem like a small thing but for me it is huge. Usually I sketch in my book, then make copies to paint. I am also working on my writing skills each painting will have a story. This painting is a story about a girl named Janna, who walks around with this scowl on her face as her protection against being shy.

Face 9 - Happy Halloween

 I can't believe a whole month has past since my last post. How do you like my mask?

Face 8 - Regretful

Sometimes we are regretful for the decisions that we have made, but we can only pray that everything will turn out well.

Homage to Modigliani

I have a new old artist that I came across Modigliani. I love his portraits. I admire the way that he did portraiture but put them in his owe style. If you have not see his work just google his name. The painting at the top is my attempt of his style, I didn't want to copy it exactly so I made a few changes. Modigliani died at the age of 35. If you are a reader such as I the book entitled Modigliani. There is also a movie.

Face 7- Really? Is That Necessary

REALLY?

I see so many talking on their cell phones while driving. You have to ask yourself REALLY. I'm not talking about hands-free. I've been almost hit several times and when I glance to see what they are doing, they have their cellphones to their ear. I'm afraid to talk and drive. I have my children answer my phone when I'm driving. Years ago when cell phones first came out I was talking and driving and I totally forgot where I was going. This was not a good mix for me. When my phone would ring I would just pull over.

My Funny Zoe

My daughter Zoe hates it when other family members eat her food. This is her warning. I thought it was so cute I had to post it.

Face 6 - Gentle



March gently with the shadows, yet breath the wind.



I have a poetry board in my office at school which I allow children to create while their waiting. There is one student who loves the board. This is her short poem.